Fundraising Manager - Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC) (3/2/26)

Posted on 1/29/26

Job Description

About the Position

The Fundraising Manager develops, implements and manages the MRHC’s annual fund-raising initiatives. This full-time position is responsible for developing plans for individual and corporate gifts and sponsorships, major gifts, annual campaigns and fund-raising events.

Donor communication, identification, cultivation/ stewardship, recognition and retention are a primary responsibility of the Fundraising Manager. Planning, organizing and implementing all facets of fund-raising events in conjunction with other staff members is also a priority.

The MRHC does not receive funding from taxes or government sources. Financial support is essential to allow the MRHC to provide visitors with quality educational programs, and to display, store and care for artifacts and archival materials that tell the story of our local history. Annual income is generated from membership fees, fundraising events, sponsorships, donations, grants, and admission fees.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MRHC Fundraising Committee, Board of Directors, Executive Director, and staff to create an Annual Fund Development Plan to increase revenue and support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate annual fund-raising activities to ensure fund-raising goals are being achieved.
• Develop and manage timelines for fund-raising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund-raising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Donor stewardship, private and corporate.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fund-raising goals of the MRHC.
• Develop and implement sponsorship opportunities and seek sponsors for programs and special exhibits in accordance with the Annual Fund Development Plan.
• Prepare reports on progress, budgets, and expenditures related to fund-raising.
• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials to support fund-raising activities.
• Plan and execute all fund-raising activities and events as specified in the Annual Fund Development Plan.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have the Following Skills and Abilities

• An interest in local history and an understanding of the mission of the MRHC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of all information related to the MRHC, sponsors and donors and accurately maintain all related records
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages including Google Documents and Microsoft Office
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports and statistics in a timely manner

Other Desired Skills and Abilities

• Previous Fundraising management experience
• Ability to plan and implement a variety of fund-raising strategies and campaigns
• Ability to learn Past Perfect software products to maintain all fund-raising records-mailing lists, databases, donor records

Details

Position will report to and work closely with the MRHC Executive Director.

Full-Time position (32.5 hours per week) generally Monday-Friday, with some required evening and weekend hours during special events.

Benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, IRA contribution and health insurance stipend. 10 Paid Holidays. Salary $40,000 plus commensurate with experience.

Overview of the Marquette Regional History Center

The Marquette Regional History Center is a 501c3, private non-profit organization established as the Marquette County Historical Society in 1918. Located in downtown Marquette, Michigan, the MRHC sits on a corner between Baraga, Spring, and Third Streets and is neighbors with the Marquette County Courthouse, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Janzen House, Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, a boutique hotel and many specialty businesses.

The MRHC has seven FT employees and is open to the public six days per week. The MRHC maintains an active programming calendar, an extensive permanent collection and a museum store offering a variety of local publications, artwork and gifts. The permanent collection includes artifacts from prehistoric copper culture through present times. The main exhibit gallery highlights natural resources, Native American culture, immigration, and community, while rotating special exhibits explore topics of regional interest in more depth. The MRHC also rents the facility for special events such as weddings.

The J.M. Longyear Research Library contains more than 16,000 titles, including rare books and primary source materials by early surveyors, pioneer settlers, business leaders, and community developers. The collection also includes over 10,000 photographic images, manuscripts, scrapbooks, newspapers, current event files, magazines, diaries, correspondence, business ledgers, personal papers, genealogy sources and much more. The map collection holds more than 1,000 items, from 19th Century hand-drawn maps to the latest atlas of Marquette County.

How to Apply

Submit a resume focused on fund-raising experience with three references and a cover letter to Marquette Regional History Center, Cris Osier, Executive Director at 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, MI 49855 or by email, mrhc@marquettehistory.org. Applications accepted until March 2, 2026, or until the position is filled.